Mishaa's Story

Artemis was confused and slightly nervous. She looked around for Mishaa, but she had walked over to Warrior. Artemis walked over to the hole and followed Nova and Cerise, hoping that they all knew what they were doing. At least if they trusted to wolfs then maybe they weren't so bad. But that didn't mean that she was about to let her guard down and act all nice and happy.
Artemis was about to turn and grab Mishaa when suddenly Warrior decided to carry the pup. Artemis let out a loud growl at the wolf. Why was she carrying Mishaa, she didn't do anything for her, she didn't get her out of the fire or make sure she was fed. mishaa was her responsibiltiy and she did not like to see her in the care of someone else. She snarled giving Warrior a death stare, raging with anger.

Schemeko was relatively happy that the others were crazy enough to follow other-worldly wolves into a ditch. As Schemeko prepared to descend he heard a voice. Hm, that doesn't sound like the voices in my head. Schemeko thought as he looked over one last time before disappearing. Whatever it is I hope it isn't one of those wolves that are supposedly after Warrior and her allies. Schemeko thougt as he disappeared into the hole. The others seemed to have heard a voice as well. This made Schemeko defensive as he kept track behind him as he was the last one in. Well if there is anyone I would notice them coming in from behind. I wonder if Warrior understands there may be a stranger amongst us? Schemeko thought as he followed them to the end. What he discovered on the end was...surprising to say the least. It was a grand landscape with unique architecture and furniture, items Schemeko has never seen before. To think a whole civilization existed beneath us. Schemeko thought to himself in amazement. He then noticed other wolves come towards them. He could have done without the contact but he didn't complain. When they attached some flowers on his fur most of them began to wilt from his toxic exterior. The rest were able to survive since they were placed on more inhabitable areas of his fur. He hopes the wilted flowers won't upset them judging by WarriorDemon's outburst anything might set them off. Schemeko kept to himself as they passed by trying not to attract so much attention, which was hard considering these wolves probably never saw his kind or the others. Schemeko continued to follow the others just trying to stay casual as not to upset anyone.

Durandel observed the destruction left by the forest fire. It was unusually extensive following the recent rainfall. Despite the circumstances he and Rokunam were able to produce a counter-fire that ended up destroying the original one. As Durandel peered through the smoke he could see that only he and Rokunam where left alone. "Hm, Rokunam it seems your friends have left you behind." Durandel spoke towards Rokunam. "Heh, I suppose I was given more than I bargained for when I left the mountains." Durandel said a bit jokingly, "I was only looking for some better game then I stumbled upon all of this fine mess." Durandel sighs then turns his head towards Rokunam. "Where have you been lately Rokunam?" "I haven't seen you in the Vulcan Mountains for quite some time." "I figured you might have been captured or worse, considering the war and everything." Durandel spoke inquisitively. Durandel wondered about his story as he spoke again. "I heard last you where fighting some Hemlocks...right?" Durandel asked unsure of his sources. Durandel hoped he wasn't prying too much into Rokunam, but if he did survive such an ordeal it might help Durandel understand imminent enemies to the fire packs.


-------Schemeko------


Schemeko was surprised of the hospitality of these wolves. Judging solely by WarriorDemon he expected them to be more hostile. Noticing that there much more friendly and welcoming Schemeko doubts how Warrior could be one of them. He certainly hasn't heard any of these wolves calling him or Nova impure. Still maybe that was WarriorDemon's personality maybe she is more high-strung than the others. Although it wouldn't be unwise to still be a bit weary of the others just in case. It wouldn't be the first time Schemeko was wrong about others, he never was the best judge of character. Yet his cautiousness and resourcefulness made up for that. Schemeko looked around the area and it was still all just too magnificent for him. It just seems highly unlikely that a whole civilization could live underground, wolves aren't moles. Schemeko though wasn't going to question it after all everything was questionable, including what Warrior and her allies can achieve. Schemeko kept to himself anyway as he merely surveyed the area just trying to absorb it all. Schemeko then heard a voice coming from behind him. He looked over his shoulder to see what appeared to be a fire wolf. The wolf claims he was Rokunam, Who was Rokunam again? Schemeko thought to himself. He remembered someone just mentioned that name but he wasn't really paying attention. Schemeko waited for the others to respond hopefully he could just act upon their claims and make it sound that he knew him. Schemeko pondered there where others with them. He must have been either the Tenneth or the "Canicus". Schemeko really doesn't know how to tell the two apart, he wasn't exactly familiar with the fire packs.

As a matter of fact, Nova did have a few questions to ask his host. How did she expect this little society to stay secret if she was so open to newcomers? Did she really think that they could just sit out the war? Is cowering in a cave having abandoned your friends, family, and packs really the true meaning of life? Of course, Nova didn't believe it was wise open his mouth to say such things, especially to one as gracious as SkyDancer, so Nova kept his mouth shut. WarriorDemon would probably just pry into his thoughts and tell her later, so why waste his breath? "No, but thank you again for your hospitality" Nova said in response to SkyDancer.

Nova looked over to Artemis affectionately dealing with Mishaa. It would have been touching to watch, if his mind was not occupied with other things. WarriorDemon had said their were "Forsaken cubs" out there, along with Mishaa who is already present. What, were they starting some kind of cult? Didn't really sound like a peaceful activity. Perhaps he had been too quick to decide not to report this place. Perhaps it would be a good idea to keep his eyes and ears a little bit more open. Never know when he would return home, and what information they would need.

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Tiberius was cold. The sun was going down, and there was a gentle breeze that ruffled through his fur. He had gotten bored of watching a pair of wolves fight the fire with fire, and all the light and heat was hurting his eyes. What he wanted to do was find a nice warm stream and lay down in it, letting to current pass right over him. Maybe if he kept his mouth open, a fish would swim right in, and he could appease his growling stomach. Remembering that he had brought some rations from when he set out, he went over to the notch of the tree that he had stored his supplies in. There was the rope that he had snared...her with, a few bundles of dried fish wrapped in leaves, and a very crudely drawn map that he had been trying to make. He would have to scratch out the entire right side of the map now that the forest he had drawn was burnt up. Stupid fire, ruined his chance to practice drawing trees. Taking a bundle of dried fish, he munched on it, not even bothering to take off the leaf. Where had his companion run off too? He had seen her last with that wolf who had pulled them away from the fight, but it was too dark now to look for her. Ah well, at least he wouldn't have to share his fish, Tiberius thought happily.

Schemeko was little bit taken back by the excessive use of force. He isn't one to complain about it, it was just abrupt. Anyway WarriorDemon was quick to contain 'Rokunam'. Schemeko wondered why. Was he not Rokunam? Schemeko didn't remember which one was Rokunam it was either the black and greenish one or the red and orange one. Schemeko is assuming the later since that one actually looks more like a Tenneth....wait a minute...that was the one who called himself a Canicus. So the black one is Rokunam...well this wolf looks like him. Could it be him? Schemeko thought as he looked over the hole. It was deep and would be difficult for any wolf to escape. They would either have to be a Dimitrios or a winged wolf to escape. Rokunam was neither. Schemeko then wondered if these wolves could be trusted for all he knew WarriorDemon could still be upset with him. Schemeko decided to not speak up about but watch her...he had no desire to be thrown in a ditch himself. In fact he has been wondering when he could actually leave. As amazing as this place is, Schemeko has...other things that needs his attention. When SkyDancer asked if anyone has any questions Schemeko asked, "Uh yes, how long will we be staying here?" Schemeko asked. He also wondered why Warrior had Badger throw 'Rokunam' in a ditch but he wasn't going to pry. Obviously there could be some long, complex reason that Schemeko had no desire to sit and listen through. Or maybe its because he sneaked up on us. Which could be the case but that doesn't sound like typical Tenneth behavior. At least not what Schemeko considers typical Tenneth behavior.

Fox

Fox suddenly jumped up. Her heart was pounding as a mysterious voice spoke above her. "Is this really what you want?" she repeated. Anakin looked over at her with a pained expression. "Is this really what you want?" she repeats again. Her eyes then started to glow violently. The other side of her regaining it's authority over her body. At times her eyes would stop flashing white exposing her true blue eyes that had been kept hidden for so long.

Pain is all Fox could feel. Pure pain. As if someone had pulled out a knife and slashed her stomach open from the inside. Anakin got ready. It was every slaves job to make sure somebody doesn't cross over. Fox stumbled over in pain muttering a single word. "Help..." Before Anakins fur grew out as swords and razors.

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Cerise

Cerise looked around at the surroundings and other wolves. Her eyes then set on SkyDancer. Cerise paused and her usual happy demeanor took a more serious approach. Cerise has been kind to all wolves. ironically though, her own kind is some that she doesn't feel comfortable with. Cerise's eyes dart toward the ground and she nods a thank you along with Nova before Schemeko pulled up a question. Yes, how long were they staying?

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Mydnyte

Mydnyte paced around the forest. His glowing red eyes weren't all that luminous in the light. what was he doing in the light anyway. The Kamarian huffed deeply until he heard explosions behind him. Mydnyte pointed his muzzle in the direction of the sound and sure enough more explosive like sounds could be heard. Mydnyte growled. Is Kaveh on his trail? He thought but shook it away. The explosions sounded much more electric...

Mydnyte growled once more before running off in that direction. Jumping over a nearby log, he raced toward the sounds. They were a good distance away so they must be fairly large... Mydnyte breathed deeply before his body became a surge of shadows as he flew through the shadows of just about anything. In a blink of an eye he was on the battle ground of what seemed to be the strangest skirmish between wolves he had ever seen.

Mydnyte snarled at the Borack Sipho as he was charging at Summanus. The Kamarian used his power to create a huge wolf mouth charging at the Borack. The mouth clamped onto the back of Sipho immediately starting to clamp shut as shadows seeped out of the mouth and over Sipho. Sipho howled out and charged up his fur just enough to direct lightning to Mydnyte. The Kamarian used a force field of shadows to protect him but even that couldn't help him just enough for him to feel and electrical shock course through his body causing the shadow wolf to spasm a bit. In that Mydnyte lost focus and the shadow mouth had disappeared into thin air dropping the Alpha Borack onto the ground.

Nova was more than happy to oblige to the command to eat, and paced over to examine the meal. The flesh was fairly fresh, and from some preliminary evaluations, still fairly warm. It couldn't be any older than an hour. There was more than enough venison to feed the entire group, so there was no need for courtesy to let the others choose the more prime portions; there was enough for all.

As venison was his favorite meal, Nova took one of the deer haunches and retreated over to a cushion on the right side of the room, adjacent to the wall. The food was delicious, almost as satisfying as if he had caught it himself. The first few bites were painful as new matter entered into his dry and smokey throat, but it only took a few more portions for that feeling to disappear. Remembering that WarriorDemon was planning on telling them something, Nova tuned in on her while fighting the fatigue that weighed upon him as soon as he lain down.

Fox

Fox looked at the fallen Kita. Vines wrapped around her body and head before they lifted her up and onto her feet. Fox quickly walked to the Kita's side before one of the vines grew around her front body as well. "Borack. Assist on the other side please." Fox said in a bit of a struggle as she snapped the vine from the ground. All the Kita's weight(Which wasn't a lot really considering she needed to lift off the ground to fly) seemed to almost drag her down, thankfully Fox was strong enough to hold her up.

Mydnyte

Mydnyte staggered over to the others. Panting was no option. His sides heaved a bit as his muzzle collected much needed air. He looked over at Durandel. "H-hey what happened back there." He said in a somewhat stern voice almost commanding for an answer. He had no idea what was going on. All he aw were wolves with white eyes and a large whole in the earth which looked like some sort of tunnel. Mydnyte could never be sure though.

Cerise

Cerise followed the group. Her eyes were trained on the Seti. Excitement seemed to build up inside of her and fatigue no longer became an issue. Almost everyone had never seen a Seti, and here was one. Standing about five feet away from her! She had so many questions, but she decided that all that has happened to the poor guy had already been quite enough. The next thing he needs is to be bombarded with questions from a very excited Avira like herself. Cerise sighed deeply. Her eyes were wondering around the room that they had just entered until they rested on a plate of food in front of her. She licked her chops and took notice that Nova had already started to chow down on his food. Eagerly to. She smiled and dove into her food as well. Her ears picked up the sound of Warrior about to discuss a plan to them. Plan! they had just got here. Ugh, it seems that they would have to be on the move once more.

Once Cerise was done with her delicious meat, she looked over at Warrior to see what sort of plan they needed to discuss.

---Summanus---

"Yes of course." Summanus answered as he helped the Kita on the left side. He helped give her support. "Since your an Aven do you have any medicine to help with such a cut?" Summanus asked Fox as he looked towards the Kita's injury. Summanus noticed the Kamarian speak in a demanding sort of way. Then he noticed him speaking towards the red wolf. "I'm sorry he won't be able to speak properly for a few minutes since he's numb from the shock." "You see a Borack hit him dead on, thankfully he didn't generate enough amps to kill him but he did incapacitate him." "I wouldn't worry though he will be back on his feet in a little bit." Summanus explained to Mydnyte.


---Schemeko---

He followed the others and found the rooms and plates of food for each of them. It will be strange to eat something other than toads and snakes but it won't be terrible for him. Schemeko ate the food as he heard that plans will be made. Something about rebellions and gods. None of the stuff that really interests Schemeko. Really? Gods and Goddesses? They are all tales or if they were real they most certainly forgotten about them. Of course this was just his own opinion but he didn't voice them. Obviously it would make these wolves upset. Anyway Schemeko could do with some rest it has been awhile. Schemeko decided to rest at least there are worse places to rest. Before he could slip away he heard Nova and the strange wolf speak up. Hmph, this wolf certainly pick the most "ill-opportune" time to ask for help. Schemeko thought to himself as he gave a slight chuckle. Then Nova obviously didn't like the sound of underground wolves rebelling. Which makes sense if these wolves are the same as WarriorDemon then where all screwed. Schemeko laughed a little bit to himself, it was funny to think that a bunch of tunnel wolves were going to kill them all. Life certainly has a sick sense of humor. It was odd for Schemeko not say anything but he felt he could contribute very little to any of these wolves problems. He had no desire to quell rebellions and to assist in helping empresses, these were all jobs for some sort of government. Schemeko was definitely not a public servant. In fact Schemeko tried his best to stay out of the war, he had no desire to fight in it besides why would he? All of the chaos was humorous to witness but he knew that wars don't last forever so being uninvolved just ensured it will last at least a little longer. It's not like he longed for war he isn't a warmonger, but he merely appreciated the strife that came with it. The despair and destruction was certainly an art form. Of course there are better ways to see this than just by war, it's just that war is the easiest to start. Schemeko decided not to voice his opinion he was already dragged in enough of this more than he wished to be. In the meantime he is going to rest he can't exactly think well while tired. Schemeko then closed his eyes and tried to receive as much rest as he possibly could.

Fox

Fox turned her head toward the Borack wolf. "Hmm...Medicine? I'm sorry but I was trained as a warrior not a doctor..." Fox says in a somewhat monotone voice. She then starts to walk in the direction of the tunnel. "Do you know what lies in the tunnel?" She asks Summanus.

Mydnyte

Mydnyte noticed the wolf not speaking as Summanus began to speak up. "Oh.." He mutters before flicking his tail a bit before following Fox.

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Cerise

As Cerise began to sink deeper into her doze, flashes of some sort of...battle appeared before her. They were little snip its but she could make out the entire thing... A dark wolf and a light wolf preparing to fight...The dark wolf appearing out of the shadows...The dark wolf chained up...The last snip it was of that same wolf snarling out as all the wolves in front of him seemed to fade away into nothingness...Taking away each layer, first skin, muscle, then bones. Eventually the bones fell to the ground until they were nothing but dust as well. Everything was silent after that. It took Cerise a moment before she realized there was nothing...

Cerise's eyes flashed open and her tail lifted off her eyes. Now wide awake, not caring about how much sleep she got, she stood and made her way over to another side of the room before sitting down. She yawned and looked around her before remembering past events, she sighed. "U-uhh, I can watch over them for now Warrior. You go ahead and find who ever can help us..." she says, remembering the last thing she heard from Warrior before she dozed off. Cerise looked away from WarriorDemons eyes knowing well enough of her mind reading capabilities.

Cerise watched as Warrior walked out and closed the door before her ears flicked slightly in annoyance at the wolf poking her. "Uh...Nothing to serious. Just some burns, scrapes, and some bruises. The only thing major is my primaries have been burned in a fight with a Canicus." She says while unfolding her right wing. New feathers were starting to appear but not quite mature enough to fly in. "I've been thinking if there may be some remedies that could help speed up the process. Do you know of any?" She asks in a low hush to not wake up the others who wanted to go to sleep. The sound of a small growl caught Cerise's attention. Her head looked over at the small pup who was trying to bite off a piece of the meat given to her. She chuckles lightly, eyes shifting over the rest of the group quickly before they turned to Brine.

Cerise looked over at the pup and then to Nova, nodding slightly as he gave her the scraps. She lowered her head down and talked to the little pup in a low hushed voice more playful than serious. "Can you thank Nova for giving you his food huh?" She asks playfully before she nibbled the pups ear playfully. Her head then looked over at Nova, "You can go rest Nova. I can watch over the...group." She says, unsure if to call it a pack or not. It surely didn't fit pack policies but Warrior called Wytlius a pack-mate. She was just going to leave it as a question mark.

Cerise turned back to the pup and lowered her head once more before biting off tiny pieces for the pup to eat along with Novas food.

Cerise chuckled when the pup licked Nova's nose. "Aww..." She says softly before sighing. "You...may be right..." She pauses slightly. "About the not going home thing. I'm having my doubts as to whether or not Ill ever see Era, Zeph, the librarian..." She pauses once more. "I bet your having the most trouble dealing with this though." She says. Her eyes look slightly over to the Ausi. "You must miss the snow and the ice. From what I know, you've seen the exact opposite of snow. I mean, you've been through a whole forest fire, fighting a Canicus...but yet you still...stay. I'm not saying that is a bad thing. In fact I was overjoyed that you decided to tag along with this little...group. I don't want to see you go either, but I know that will happen whether I don't want it or not..." Her eyes shifted to Brine, then the door. "I was...Just...surprised that you still come with us. We seem to attract some things that even a great Dimitrios would be afraid of..." Her eyes then turn to Mishaa to change the subject. "Must be amazing to be so young. Everyone doing the work for you." She begins to chuckle. "Unaware that you may become a strong warrior in this..." She pauses once again. The already tired wolf was getting a little to careless of what she was saying. Cerise shuts her mouth and decides that talking about how horrid the war is, won't lighten up the already bitter mood. "...You know, I've seen green and white wolves in books before. Usually the Avens or Hemlock, but white is never the...base of the coat..." Cerise lowers her head and nuzzles the pups head.

"Oh, Not at all. I was just wondering what pack she was in, to maybe...find her parents. I mean no one wants to grow up parentless." Cerise shudders a bit. "Ugh, I've been through that before and I certainly don't want this one to go threw the same thing as I. Another thing is, her fur and yours are both one of a kind. I mean look at me. White. Only the front of my wings are the only things not white. Also these little wind markings on my legs. Probably the only two things to identify me by." She chuckles. "This is the exact reason why I refuse to take off these straps on my legs." She says while looking at the leather straps on her front legs. "Your fur is probably completely different than other Ausi huh? When I first saw you I thought you were a Dimitrios. I mean, it's like you were made to blend right into the earth." She says in awe. It was indeed very rare to see an Ausi with brown, sandy like fur. "And the pup...Could be an Aven..." Cerise bit her lip. "Or an Ausi even. White is the base color of her fur. Green is the secondary. Lets see here..." Cerise thought for a moment and frowned. "Well, there are numerous packs with white wolves like mine for instance. The Kita, Ausi, Jivanta, even the Arlynes." Cerise sighs. "She isn't old enough to even use her elemental abilities yet...We'll just have to wait." She concludes. They weren't going to go through all the packs to search for her parents. Instead Cerise would wait and see what characteristics and piece things together until the pup can harness her elemental abilities therefore answering her question.

"I don't know if you feel like you would want to talk about this but...What's you pack leader like?" She asks with the tilt of her head before realizing what she had just said. "Oh i mean. Not to like give any information away to my pack. I was just wondering if he was a good alpha or..." Cerise pauses a moment. "Like what do you think his characteristics might be. Have you ever met him and/or her? If this is all secretive then you don't have to tell me." She says shifting her weight on one paw then the other before laying down on the ground.

The Avira nods a thank you to Brine before looking over at Nova."My pack..." Cerise thought a bit. "Well we are certainly the outgoing type. Carefree some would say. You don't see one Avira at one place for a while." She chuckles at how the wolves would fly above them, creating excellent shows as well. "A lot more festivities also happen in Era. We just love to be around others..." Cerise's eyes dart up to the lantern above them. "Uh...We are a bit...artsy I guess. As for our pack alpha, he's just like the citizens really. In fact he tries to be like all the other wolves in the pack no matter what rank. Sometimes going about as some regular pack-mate. Carefree, generous, kind..." Cerise lists before stopping herself. "I've only met him once. I happened to bump into him when I was little. My friend was somewhere behind me." She says in a low hush. She remembers all the details from that day. She was playing a game of tag with Zeph and when he was it, she had bolted out of his sight for a second before running into the alpha. Unlike the others, the alpha had a long silky coat and was much larger in size compared to the others as well. His wings, well, they were gigantic.
Cerise was a bit frightened at the wolf before her, thinking it was some kind of stranger but the warmness in his eyes said otherwise. After a moment or two Cerise remembers her and the alpha chatting a playful innocent conversation. Zeph appears later when the alpha started to play along with the two of them, like a kid.

Cerise looks over at Nova. "Maybe, if the war's are over, I could bring you to Era. You would most likely love it, especially at night..." She says before looking at the pup then over at Wytlius. Was the wolf, talking to himself? She thinks.

Cerise looked over at the pup and smiled brightly. "Oh my Isra! She said her name!' She says excitedly. Her tail wagging furiously. "Is-is this her first word?" Her eyes dart over to Nova then to Mishaa. "Mishaa eh...I've never heard of a word like that. Must be one of her parents names or even better...Her name!" Her tail still wags with the same excitement as it did before. Cerise nuzzles the pup gently. "What a good pu-I uh mean Mishaa." She corrects. Cerise was sure that Mishaa was the pup name. Some sort of instinct told her it was.

Cerise jumped up a bit off the ground almost squealing in delight but, she held it in. "Aw, She said your name, and mine! and hers!" She said with great joy, shaking Nova a little bit in the cuteness overload. "Hey Mishaa." She said softly but with happiness radiating off of her tongue. She rolls over on her back and giggle, nuzzling the little pups head. In Era, when a pup was born it was a big celebration for the family. When the first word is spoken from the pup, it brought great joy to those who have heard it. This might be true for most other wolves, but in Era, it is taken as a big deal.

Artemis woke up from her long long nap. So much had happened to her she practically just fell right asleep and passed out from exhaustion. Artemis stood up and shook out her fur letting some dirt and ashes puff out from it. She yawned and look around tiredly. She spotted Mishaa, Nova, and Cerise excited about something big. Artemis made her way over to them and yawned once more. "hey guys whats going on?" She asked.

"Good job Mishaa! Awh youre too cute for me." Artemis said and she collapsed on the ground closing her eyes pretending to be asleep but smiling the whole time.

When Mishaa got close enough sniffing artemis carefully, Artemis sprung back to life and grabbed Mishaa with her paws gently and pulled the pup onto her stomach laughing and licking the young pup. "i got you know little Mishaa!" She said laughing.